Local Sports

While the recent rainfall is more than welcome across the province, it's been putting a solid dent in first pitch plans for local baseball teams.

One of those teams in particular, the WCBL's Saskatoon Berries, played a doubleheader over the weekend against the Energy City Cactus Rats. After their Saturday game at Cairns Field was rained out, in Ernie Banks fashion on Sunday it was a great chance to play two, and the Berries walked away with a pair of wins 4-3 and 4-0 to send fans home happy after a long day at the ballpark.

The CCA Rodeo returns to southwest Saskatchewan this week for an iconic annual Frontier Days rodeo that's sure to bring in the spirit of the wild west.

The Plewis Automotive Group CCA Rodeo is set to take place at the Kinetic Exhibition Park's Magnus Area in Swift Current with nearly a dozen events beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

John Uglem, rodeo director, shared that the 4th Barrel Beer Gardens will also be open during each rodeo, and they might have slack on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., but it isn't confirmed.

Two Moose Jaw teams were in action against the Wynyard Blues last night in the Rambler Park Fastball League. The Giants were first up and nabbed an 11–5 win, but the Blues answered that loss by shutting out the Canadians 11–0 in the late game.

Only one Western Canadian Baseball League game last night: the Brooks Bombers beat Lethbridge 10–5.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express are back at it this evening. They look to snap a two-game skid as they kick off their series against the Gulls in Sylvan Lake.

No surprises for Kindersley Jr. Klippers fans as the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League unveiled the date and opponent for each team's 2025-2026 home opener on Monday. 

As usual the Klippers will travel to face the Battlefords North Stars to open the season on Friday, September 19, and then on Saturday, September 20 the Klippers welcome in the rival North Stars to complete the annual season-opening home and home.

It was a winning weekend for both local roller derby teams as they took to the track for their final games of the season. 

The junior Ra Ra Riots team participated in a scrimmage which saw the polar bears skate away with a win against the black bears with a final score of 237 to 193. 

The Redneck Betties faced their Calgary friends the Jane Deeres in a season first match up between the two with the Betties winning it all 251-124. 

A good run for both Swift Current U13 Girls United soccer teams at FCR Summerfest in Regina.

The Untied Rapid won gold, while the United Reign lost to the eventual silver medalists. 

The Reign drew Prince Albert Celtic 1-1, beat the FCR Royals 7-0, and lost 4-2 to the Winnipeg 1v1 Futbal Dreams. 

The Rapid beat Humboldt 3-1, Winnipeg FC 3-2, Winnipeg SC Force 1-0, and avenged the Reign by beating Winnipeg 1v1 Futbal Dreams int he final.

Bath Mohagen had both Swift Current goals in that win. 

MONDAY, JUNE 23RD

Santa Clara Baseball League
Austin 4 Portage 5
Neepawa 14 Carberry 1
Plumas 7 Minnedosa 0

TUESDAY, JUNE 24TH

Manitoba Junior Baseball League
Altona at Winnipeg South Junior - 7:00 PM

This past weekend was filled with soccer across three different locations as Eastman Youth Soccer League held their year-end tournaments in four different age groups, once again showing how the sport continues to grow across the province. 

"It's a big event for us, the EYSL season-end tournament," explains Brian Froese, President and Chair of Hanover Soccer Club. "Steinbach hosted the U13 and U18 age groups, Beausejour had the U11 and Niverville at the U15 age groups."

The South West Baseball League season has moved right along and of late, the offense of the Brandon Young Guns has propelled the team forward and player/manager Chris Campbell is looking to keep it going down the stretch. 

"It was a tough start, but we're starting to come around," Campbell says of his teams season. "The bats have been hot all year, it's just a matter of shoring up the defensive side of the game and getting some better outings on the mound, but we're coming around and playing better."

The U11 Winkler Golden Gloves brought home silver from their recent playdowns and coach Tim Friesen says the real highlight is how the team has come together over the season.